Careers in ProCom Professional communicators occupy a number of positions key to many organizations. Graduates from our School are regularly identified by the following job titles:
- communication coordinator
- communication specialist
- communication officer
- communication assistant
- communication manager (sometimes marketing and communication officer, communication and intranet manager, public relations specialist)
These communication specialists creatively respond to a number of job duties:
- writing for traditional media (letters, media releases, annual reports, newsletters, white papers, proposals, executive bios, and appointment notices) and emerging media (executive emails, blogs, webpage content)
- researching and synthesizing information
- integrating digital, social media, and multimedia into an organization’s strategy
- preparing and delivering speeches and presentations
- organizing special events such as town halls and company-wide meetings, including public speaking, creating content, planning agendas, and securing guest speakers
Employers require applicants to have the capacity to write for different audiences; plan and implement communication strategies; demonstrate interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in order to work with a variety of groups and individuals. All these positions require theoretical and applied knowledge—the knowledge acquired through a Ryerson Professional Communication BA.
